After 1913 (9 results)

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, scarlet lining papers. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains (xliv), 267 pp with map, monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 50s. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. NORTH AFRICA [Sudan].

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 24 pages. 284 x 220 mm. Very light water stains. Light soiling to covers. One double leaf detached.

Condition: Fine. New York, Friday, May 21. . Fine. - Over 120 words penned on both sides of her 4 inch high by 6 inch wide personal embossed card stock. Isabelle Stevenson is sorry she didn't see Jean Dalrymple before she left on her trip "It sounds wonderful - hope it is and was!" She goes on to mention that Jean has "no doubt" heard about events at the "Wing" and the resignation of a member, "Economics and circumstances dictate we do not at this time replace him - the consensus is 'find a young man or woman willing to work hard' --- The Wing office will be closed from June 1st for 2 weeks." She goes on to say that "I feel 'lonely' not having seen you before you took off." Signed "Isabelle". Fine. Isabelle Stevenson (1913-2003) was president and chairman of the board of the American Theatre Wing which partners with the Tony Awards in promoting and supporting theatre arts. As an actress , Stevenson had her debut in the annual musical extravanza which were "Earl Carroll's Vanities" and toured as a dancer including an appearance at the London Palladium before Queen Elizabeth. She studied journalism at New York University as well as fashion and costume design and supervised publication of books at Greystone Publishing. She co-chaired New York City Board of Education's All-Day Neighborhood Schools and served on the board of directors of The Museum of the City of New York and of the New Dramatists, Inc. The Isabelle Stevenson Award given out during the Tony Awards ceremonies was named in her honor. The recipient, Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member, producer, and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.

Colour-printed lithograph mounted on card as issued. Engraved by Armstrong and Company after Stull. Very good condition. A charming image from "American Racing Horses," a collection of prints depicting some of the most eminent race horses in America during the late 19th century. Primarily renowned for his distinctive images of racehorses, Henry Stull was one of the most prominent equestrian artists in late 19th- and early 20th-century America. As a youth, he migrated from his native Canada to the United States, where he settled in New Rochelle, New York. In addition to his paintings of horses and animals, many of which were issued as lithographs, Stull produced numerous illustrations for Leslie's Weekly Magazine. His works can be found in many important collections such as the New York Jockey Club, the National Museum of Racing Hall Fame, and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Cf. Benezit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs, vol. 13, p. 332.

Colour-printed lithograph mounted on card as issued. Engraved by Armstrong and Company after Stull. Very good condition apart from a skillfully repaired 1 1/4" tear in the top right margin. A charming image from "American Racing Horses," a collection of prints depicting some of the most eminent race horses in America during the late 19th century. Primarily renowned for his distinctive images of racehorses, Henry Stull was one of the most prominent equestrian artists in late 19th- and early 20th-century America. As a youth, he migrated from his native Canada to the United States, where he settled in New Rochelle, New York. In addition to his paintings of horses and animals, many of which were issued as lithographs, Stull produced numerous illustrations for Leslie's Weekly Magazine. His works can be found in many important collections such as the New York Jockey Club, the National Museum of Racing Hall Fame, and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Cf. Benezit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs, vol. 13, p. 332.

No Binding. Condition: Good. Portrait of David Bles. Born 20 September 1821 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Died 3 September 1899 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Wood engraving by Max Weber (1847 - after 1913), c. 1890. Good condition. Paper slightly browned, with some faint spotting. Verso: Dutch text. Dimensions: 163 x 131 mm. David Bles was Painter, Printmaker, Draughtsman, Artist, Etcher, Lithographer, and Member of the Koninklijke Akademie van Beeldende Kunsten. c. 1890. Print.

signed by Woodville & Jacquet. signed 'R.Caton Woodville [18]95' in plate, lower left margin. vignette bust portraits of von Blücher and Wellington lower left, & remarque of imperial eagle lower right. 21 ¼ x 35 ¼ inches (54.5 x 89.8 cm., entire sheet). etching (blank margins damaged as a result of previous framing no loss). Richard Caton Woodville Jr. was a British artist who specialized in battle scene paintings. This detailed depiction of the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815, shows cavalry and infantry positions, and Napoleon on horseback in the middleground. Napoleon was defeated in the engagement by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition, commanded by the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blücher. Napoleon abdicated four days later, and the Napoleonic Wars and the First French Empire came to an end.

No Binding. Condition: Good. signed by Woodville & Jacquet. signed R.Caton Woodville [18]95 in plate, lower left margin. vignette bust portraits of von Blücher and Wellington lower left, & remarque of imperial eagle lower right. 21 ¼ x 35 ¼ inches (54.5 x 89.8 cm., entire sheet). etching (margins damaged as a result of previous framing no loss). Richard Caton Woodville II was a British artist who specialized in battle scene paintings. This detailed depiction of the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815, shows cavalry and infantry positions, and Napoleon on horseback in the middleground. Napoleon was defeated in the engagement by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition, commanded by the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blücher. Napoleon abdicated four days later, and the Napoleonic Wars and the First French Empire came to an end. Signed by Author(s).

Briefkarte mit Empfehlung, Unterschrift signiert - mit s/w-Reproporträtfoto unter dunkelblaues Passepartout (4 to) gerahmt.