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London: Orion, 1998. First U.K. Edition, First Printing. (1) 390 pages. First UK Edition SIGNED in ink by Michael Connelly in ink on the title page. Illustrated dust jacket. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". Cloth. By the author of the popular Harry Bosch police procedural series, this novel introduces retired FBI profilerTerry McCabe, partially disabled and the recipient of a heart transplant. The basis for the 2002 film, "Blood ork" starring Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels and Anjelica Huston. An AS NEW copy in an AS NEW dust jacket, now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING via media mail to any United States address.

Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 1998. 1st Edition. 393 pages. FIRST Trade Edition. SIGNED and dated by Author in ink on the title page. Illustrated dust jacket. Octavo. Black boards. Superb mystery writer Connelly's tale involving ex-FBI heart transplant recipient Terrell McCaleb. The basis for the 2002 film starring Clint Eastwood and Anjelica Huston. An AS NEW copy in an AS NEW dust jacket, now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING via media mail to any United States address.

New York: The Viking Press, 1949. First Edition. Decorated Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. (x) 389 pages. First Edition. Illustrated dustjacket. Illustrated from vintage black and white photographs. Octavo. Decorated cloth. Index. Prior owner's neat bookplate on dedication page. The biography of James J. "Jimmy" Walker, the well-dressed Mayor of New York from 1926 to 1932. Although Mayor Walker was never charged with anything, his administration was riddled with corruption, and he himself suffered from the scandal of a long-standing extra-marital affair with Ziegfield Girl Betty Compton. The sourcework for the 1957 movie "Beau James", starring Bob Hope as Walker, and also starring Vera Miles, Paul Douglas, Alexis Smith and Darren McGavin. A Near Fine copy (minor edgewear at spine-ends) in a Very Good Plus dust jacket (edgewear, especially at spine ends; spine slightly sunned and rubbed)now in a clear mylar protective sleeve.ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes via media mail to any United… Read More

New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1973. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 251 pages. First Edition. Illustrated jacket with photograph of Author on rear cover.Octavo. Black cloth with silver spine title. The sourcework for the 1973 film directed by Stanley Kramer and starring George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, John Mills and Jack Palance. The author, Marc Norman, won two Academy Awards (Best Picture; Best Screenplay) for "Shakespeare In Love"; (1998). A Fine copy in a Fine dustjacket. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of books via media mail to any Unted States address.

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1973. First Edition. Fine/4-mil clear mylar envelope. This is an ORIGINAL still photograph from the 1973 Paramount Pictures movie, "BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY", starring Michael Moriarty, Robert DeNiro, Vincent Gardenia and Ann Wedgeworth. 8" x 10". Black & White, glossy finish. Text at lower border. Included is a press release descriptive note from Paramount Pictures concerning the photograph and the film. "Bang the Drum Slowly" had a major league baseball setting, featuring Moriarty and DeNiro as teammates with the "New York Mammoths". The screenplay was by Mark Harris, based upon his sourcework novel. Fine condition, and now in a 4mil clear mylar protective envelope. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1973. First Edition. Fine. This is an ORIGINAL one-sheet movie poster for "BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY", the 1973 Paramount Pictures film starring Robert DeNiro, Michael Moriarity, Vincent Gardenia (Academy Award Nominee), Phil Foster, Anne Wedgeworth and Danny Aiello (his first film). Directed by John Hancock. Screenplay by Mark Harris from his novel. Expertly linen-backed. 27" x 41" with a 1" linen perimeter. One of the finest baseball films, with young Robert DeNiro as dying catcher Bruce Pearson with the "New York Mammoths" (but Yankee-like uniforms, and games played at Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium) protected by star pitcher Henry Wiggen, played by Michael Moriarty. A Fine linen-backed poster, shipped rolled. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Tokyo, 1958. Very Good Plus. This is an ORIGINAL vintage theatrical linen mounted Japanese poster for the 1958 Anthony Mann film, "GOD'S LITTLE ACRE". The sourcework was the contorversial Erskine Caldwell novel, the book "They said could never be filmed". The film starred Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Buddy Hackett, Jack Lord, Vic Morrow, Fay Spain, Michael Landon and introduced Tina Louise. This film launched Tina Louise's career in spectacular fashion, leading to starring as Ginger Grant in the long-running television series, "Gilligan's Island" This poster shows Aldo Ray and Tina Louise locked in an embrace. It is easily the most beautiful of any of the posters advertising the film. Very Good Plus or better prior to linen mounting; displays beautifully and very suitable for framing or other display. FREE SHIPPING.

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1981. Fine. These are three (3) ORIGINAL photographs of the stars of "THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE", the 1981 Paramount Pictures film starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange. Directed by Bob Rafelson. Screenplay by David Mamet, based upon the 1934 novel by James M. Cain. The photographs were issued without white borders and measure 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" with text at the bottom. Black and white, glossy finish. Each photograph comes with a separate Paramount descriptive snipe. All Fine, and now in a clear 4mil mylar protective envelope. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Boston: Lothrop Publishing Company, 1902. First Edition ("10th Thousand"). Cloth. Very Good/Custom Clear Mylar. (viii) (1) 512 pp. Illustrated from drawings by "O'Neill Latham" (Rose O'Neill). Original illustrated red cloth. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4". POS in pencil, dated 1902. Author Harry Leon Wilson ("Ruggles of Red Gap"; "Merton of the Movies") was an early resident of Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, when that village was populated by Bohemian artists and writers, including Mary Austin, George Sterling and Xavier Martinez. Illustrator/Cartoonist Rose O'Neill was married to Wilson (1902-1907) and illustrated four of his books, including this one. O'Neill went on to create the"Kewpie" for the Ladies Home Journal in 1909. "Kewpie Dolls" were very popular bisque dolls modeled after O'Neill's creation. Wilson was the father of Charis Wilson, who was married to Carmel photographer Edward Weston and was his model in countless photographs. The Spenders was made into a silent film in 1921. A Very Good copy (rubbed;… Read More

Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 1943. First Edition, Fourth Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. (ix)158 pp. SIGNED in ink by both James Hilton ("with all good wishes James Hilton") and Dr. Corydon Wassell ("Comdr. C. M. Wassell, (M.C.) U.S.N.R.") and a gift INSCRIPTION in ink from Dr. Wassell's wife, Madeline D. Wassell ("To our Friends the McMahons / Madeline D. Wassell") on the front free endpaper. Illustrated dust jacket. Green cloth. 5" x 7 1/2". In 1942, U.S. Navy Dr. Wassell was assigned to care for the wounded from the cruisers Marblehead and Houston which had sought refuge in Java after heavy action. With the Japanese advancing, the ships were to depart. Dr. Wassell elected to stay with the 12 men who were badly wounded at a Dutch inland hospital. Dr. Wassell then miraculously sheparded the men to the seacoast and safety. He was awarded the Navy Cross. James Hilton ("Lost Horizon") wrote this book, which was the sourcework for the 1944 movie "The Story of Dr. Wassell" by Cecil B. DeMille… Read More

Hollywood: 20th Century Fox, 1962. Near Fine. This is an ORIGINAL three-sheet movie poster for the 20th Century Fox film, "TENDER IS THE NIGHT" (1962) starring Jennifer Jones, Jason Robards, Jr., Joan Fontaine, Tom Ewell, Cesare Danova and Jill St. John. Based upon the 1934 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Linen-backed. 41" x 81". The movie was the last film directed by Henry King. Near Fine. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.