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Jun. 08, 2024
Alfred Hitchcock: Autographed & Inscribed Truffaut Book w/ Silhouette Sketch, Signed Letter & Personal Matchbook
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
First English printing of “Hitchcock” by François Truffaut, 1967, signed and inscribed by Alfred Hitchcock, including his famous silhouette drawing. Also including a signed letter referencing the plan to autograph this book, plus one of Hitch's personal customized matchbook covers. “Hitchcock” by François Truffaut, With the Collaboration of Helen G. Scott. Simon and Schuster: New York. 1967 English translation, First Printing. Bears the original owner's stamp on inside cover. The book is autographed and inscribed by Hitchcock, including a drawing of Hitch's famous silhouette. "To Graham, with fondest wishes, Hitch". Accompanying the book is an original typewritten letter on thin tissue paper with Alfred Hitchcock's letterhead, dated January 18, 1968. Hitch suggests meeting Robert Graham Wahn, Warner Bros. publicist for a drink for the purpose of autographing the Truffaut book. "Why don't you hold the book until I get to New York next, and I will contact you with the object of signing it. Maybe we could have a drink together. At present, I'm preparing a picture ["Topaz", 1969], but as I am under contract to Universal it would seem to preclude our getting together on this; because they handle all matters of personnel involved in making the picture. Will look forward to seeing you next time I come to New York.” It is signed, “Hitch” in ink. Additionally, taped to the book's introduction page is an original custom-designed personal matchbook cover featuring Hitchcok's silhouette. "Hitchcock/Truffaut" is François Truffaut's work discussing Alfred Hitchcock's films, based on their 1962 dialogue. Hitchcock's storytelling approach and technical insights, like the MacGuffin concept and dolly zoom, are explored. This edition includes film stills, Hitchcock's sketches, and a filmography. Reception-wise, it solidified Hitchcock's auteur status in the US. Phillip Lopate praised its depth in The New York Times Book Review. Provenance: This lot comes directly from the family of former Warner Brothers publicity man Robert Graham Wahn, who worked public relations and acted as chaperone and sometime bodyguard to various stars in the 1940s and 1950s during their visits to New York City for publicity purposes. Mr. Wahn archived many signed photographs, publicity stills, letters and ephemera related to films throughout his tenure with Warners.
Britannic Auctions
Jun. 06, 2022
A Handwriting Manual by Alfred J Fairbank Hardback Book 1932 First Edition published by Dryad Ltd
Est: £10 - £14
A Handwriting Manual by Alfred J Fairbank Hardback Book 1932 First Edition published by Dryad Ltd some ageing. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Chaucer Auctions
Apr. 10, 2022
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Press Book
Est: $60 - $90
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Press Book, Paramount (1960), Bill Collins handwritten notes on the film + Silhouette of Hitchcock + Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" Universal International Showman's Manual (1963) + Insert from 'The Australasian Exhibitor"
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 08, 2020
1929 The Book of Perennials by Alfred C. Hottes w/ Dust Jacket ILLUSTRATED
Est: -
New York: The A.T. DeLa Mare Company, Inc. It contains 200 pages and it is the third edition. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
Nov. 14, 2019
Alfred Werthheimer Signed Book
Est: $50 - $80
Alfred Wertheimer signed softcover book 'Elvis '56 In the Beginning'. Signed, inscribed (to Lori) and dated by Wertheimer inside front cover. First page and two pages towards end of book are loose from spine. Measures 11 in. x 8.5 in. Overall fair condition. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 26, 2019
Alfred E Holland, American Modernist Walnut Podium or Book Stand
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Extremely fine mid century modern hand crafted stand by Alfred E Holland, a well known Southern California woodworker and wood turner. A beautiful studio piece in the same Californian mid century modern school as Maloof and others. No other example of a Holland piece of this quality has come to market in recent years. Absolutely unique piece. 46 x 24 x 21 in.
Clark's Auction Company
Nov. 13, 2018
ALFRED ROSENBERG INSCRIBES A BOOK...TO A BRITISH SPY!
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ALFRED ROSENBERG (1893 - 1946) Nazi leader considered the ideologist of Nazism, Reichsminister of the eastern territories, executed at Nuremburg. Superb association signed book, his "The Myth of the 20th Century" (Munich: Hoheneichen-Verlag), 1933. 712pp. 8vo. in blue cloth with gilt titles to cover and spine. Spine sunned and worn at edges, gutter a bit cracked. Rosenberg has boldly inscribed the book on the front flyleaf to his close friend: "Herr Baron William de Ropp A Rosenberg Berlin Sept. 1933". BARON WILLIAM DE ROPP (1886-1973) was a naturalized British citizen who went to Berlin in the 1920s as a representative of the Bristol Aircraft Company and became a close associate and friend of Alfred Rosenberg. De Ropp, called: "one of the most "mysterious and influential clandestine operators" of the era, soon befriended Rudolf Hess and Adolf Hitler. Hitler made von Ropp one of his closest confidantes, and revealed his political and military plans to the spy. De Ropp eventually returned to Britain as an "agent" for the Germans...all the while still working for the British.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Nov. 16, 2017
Alfred De Musset Book, Poesies
Est: $10 - $1,000
1833-1852. Paris. Alphonse Lemerre, Editeur. 6.25" X 3.75".
Berner's Auction Gallery
Jun. 26, 2017
ALFRED L. AIKEN GIVES BOOK TO HIS SON
Est: $80 - $120
[FINANCIAL] Alfred L. Aiken (1870-1946) was the first leader at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He served as governor of the Bank from November 1914 to December 1917. He also served as an advisor to Rhode Island Senator Nelson W. Aldrich when Aldrich chaired the National Monetary Commission. Although offered the position of assistant secretary of the Treasury by President Taft in 1909, he declined the appointment. Offered here is a 1905 edition of Mary Mapes Dodge book, HANS BRINKER or The Silver Skates. He has written and signed an inscription on the flyleaf "Wm. Appleton Aiken 2nd from his father, to whom as a boy this book was a never failing sence [sic] of pleasure, Alfred L. Aiken April 1907." Alfred's son William was born in 1907 therefore was given this book as a newborn. William Appleton Aiken (1907-1957) received his B.A. from Yale in 1929, a M. Litt. degree from Cambridge in 1932; and his Ph.D. from Yale in 1939. He was an instructor in history at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, from 1938-1940; then taught English history at Lehigh University. During World War II, Aiken served from 1942-1946 in United States Army military intelligence. From 1942-1943, he worked in the Pentagon, specializing in the Middle East. In 1943, Aiken went to the Middle East for the Army and Office of War Information and stayed until 1944. After the war he was a consultant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on psychological warfare. 393 pp. Attractive gilt cover; 3 small white stains on back cover.
East Coast Books
May. 08, 2008
(Grabhorn Press) Jeffers, Robinson. Return: An
Est: $250 - $350
(Grabhorn Press) Jeffers, Robinson. Return: An Unpublished Poem. 4 pp. Tailpiece illustration by Joseph Sinel. 11x7½, orange wrappers over flexible boards. No. 192 of 250 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press. San Francisco: Printed for Gelber, Lilienthal, 1934 Leather book label of Alfred Sutro. GB 213. Offset from book label; else fine.
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